Baringo power project to connect over 3,000 households to electricity

A Ksh 1 billion scheme in Baringo County aims to connect over 3,000 households to electricity, with President William Ruto highlighting the initiative during a development tour. The Baringo Last Mile Connectivity Project will provide power to 3,329 households, with 723 in Baringo North Constituency receiving KSh162 million for improved access.

The project is part of broader infrastructure investments, aiming to boost living conditions and economic activity. For residents, electricity means better study lighting, easier domestic tasks, and reduced reliance on alternative lighting sources. For businesses, reliable power can support daily operations and extend working hours.

However, the benefits hinge on supply affordability and reliability, as well as residents' ability to bear connection and usage costs. In addition to the electricity programme, Baringo County is receiving Ksh 22 billion in infrastructure investments, including 350 kilometres of new roads, to improve connectivity and support economic growth.

Together, these improvements could enable residents to access markets more easily and provide businesses with better infrastructure. In regions where insecurity has hampered livelihoods and service access, such investments aim to aid recovery by enhancing connections to essential services and economic opportunities. The success of these efforts will be gauged by not just the number of households connected, but also by the reliability and affordability of power, and how effectively residents can leverage it to enhance their livelihoods.